Admissions Specialist - Youth Programs & Outreach

Equus Workforce Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Youth Outreach and Admissions Coordinator to recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps program and determine enrollment qualifications across residential, non-residential, and OTP programs. You will interface with outreach contractors and conduct community outreach, interviews, and applicant file management.

You will coordinate with centers for travel, perform QA on files, and uphold safety standards while meeting departmental goals and fostering a respectful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field.
• Associate’s degree plus two years related experience in outreach/admissions or youth development.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible and suitable youth for Job Corps Program.
• Interface with other outreach contractors and determine student qualifications for enrollment in support of the center’s residential, non-residential, and Other Training Provider (OTP) programs in compliance with government and management directives.
• Conduct outreach activities in communities, agencies, American Job Centers, and public events.
• Responsible for meeting departmental and center goals and objectives.
• Conduct orientation and interview with applicants including parent in case of minors.
• Perform applicant files procedures (data entry, scan documents on e- file).
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Interfaces with at-risk students.
• Coordinate with centers to support applicants in travel arrangements.
• Perform Quality Assurance Checks on all applicant files.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Skills

Diversity experience

Public outreach

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; and two years related experience

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a Youth Outreach and Admissions Coordinator to recruit eligible youth for the Job Corps program and determine enrollment qualifications across residential, non-residential, and OTP programs. You will interface with outreach contractors and conduct community outreach, interviews, and applicant file management.

You will coordinate with centers for travel, perform QA on files, and uphold safety standards while meeting departmental goals and fostering a respectful